Patents by Inventor Adam D. Straus

Adam D. Straus has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20110259973
    Abstract: A machine for dispensing an air freshener spray in a bathroom and, more specifically, to dispensing such by the act of flushing a toilet with use of a floatation switch in the toilet tank water that activates a device upon water levels dropping, a device may generally be one which plugs directly into an electrical outlet, one that operates remote from the outlet and is powered by batteries, the device may plug directly through a cord into an electrical outlet, the device may be powered by batteries, these devices may operate with a cartridge containing a fragrance, the cartridge may be refillable, the fragrance may be a liquid, the fragrance may be a gel, the fragrance may be released by atomization, vaporization of fragrance may occur due to heating (evaporation), the fragrance cartridge may include a wick, fragranced liquid may be drawn up wick and evaporate on exposure to air. In a second embodiment, the activating device may be attached to the lid of the seat of the toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Ernest A. Pedicano, Adam D. Straus
  • Patent number: 7211282
    Abstract: A pinwheel includes a first axis, which supports a hub. A plurality of protrusions is connected to the hub and radially extending from the hub. Candy items are attached to a plurality of the protrusions. The candy items may include a plurality of different flavors or colors to concurrently provide a user with a variety of flavors to taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Inventors: Adam D. Straus, Roberta B. Straus